Programme Development and Operations Manager

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Programme Development and Operations Manager to lead the evolution of our Cancer Awareness in the Workplace programme and make a real difference to cancer awareness and prevention in workplaces nationwide.

£46,000 - £49,000 plus benefits 
Reports to: Senior Health Community Engagement Manager 
Directorate: Policy, Information and Communications 
Contract: 12-month Fixed-Term Contract 
Hours: Full time (35 hours per week) 
Location: Stratford, London (2 Redman Place) – Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)  
Closing date: 3 August 2026 
Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship. 
Recruitment Process: Acompetency-based interview with task. A second stage interview will be held if required.  
Interview Dates: Week commencing 10 August 2026 or 17 August 2026. 
 
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. 
 
We’re looking for an experienced and collaborative Programme Development and Operations Manager to lead the development of our Cancer Awareness in the Workplace (CAW) programme. This role offers an exciting opportunity to help shape how employees across the UK engage with cancer prevention, awareness and early diagnosis. 
 
What will I be doing? 
 
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of the Cancer Awareness in the Workplace programme. 
• Oversee the creation, testing and quality assurance of engaging, evidence-based products and resourcesProvide line management to two Officers and one Senior Officer, collaborating with the Programme Delivery Manager in a matrix structure to support team performance and successful programme delivery. 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal teams and external stakeholders. 
• Work with an advisory panel to ensure lived experience and clinical expertise to inform programme activity. 
• Oversee programme evaluation, reporting and impact measurement. 
• Manage operational processes, compliance activities, budgets and staff training. 
 
What are we looking for? 
• Strong people management skills with the ability to motivate, support and develop others. 
• Excellent programme and project management experience. 
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills. 
• Excellent analytical skills and experience using evaluation or research. 
• A proactive approach to improving systems and processes. 
• An interest in health promotion, wellbeing and reducing health inequalities. 

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.  

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination    

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism     

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people    

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively  

We’re looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.  

If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience, we’d still love to hear from you.  

Internal eligibility criteria   

Internal candidates should ideally have completed their 6-month ‘getting started’ period before applying for other roles. You should also advise your current line manager at the point you make an internal application, or at the latest, at the point of being invited for an interview.   
 

All internal candidates applying for a secondment, must have:   

• Completed their getting started period   

• Discussed their intention to apply and gained approval to apply with their line manager    

• Been in their substantive (home) role for at least 6 months (this is only applicable if you have previously been on secondment)   

If you do not confirm that you meet these requirements, we will not be able to progress your application.   

  
For information about internal learning and development at Cancer Research UK please visit Fuse.   

What will I gain?  

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.